0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Yes. The 2018 Challenger SRT Demon is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.3 s vs 2.6 s for the 2023 Corvette Z06 (manufacturer figures), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (9.65 s vs 10.7 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Challenger SRT Demon 0-60
2.3 s
Dodge-claimed
Corvette Z06 0-60
2.6 s
Chevrolet-claimed
Challenger SRT Demon power
840 hp
RWD
Corvette Z06 power
670 hp
RWD
Challenger SRT Demon vs Corvette Z06: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon | 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2018 | 2023–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2018 model year | 2023 model year |
| Powertrain | 6.2L supercharged HEMI V8, 8-speed automatic | 5.5L LT6 naturally aspirated flat-plane-crank V8, 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 840 hp[1]with Direct Connection controller and 100+ octane unleaded fuel; 808 hp on premium 91 octane | 670 hp[2] |
| Torque | 770 lb-ft[1]with Direct Connection controller and 100+ octane fuel; 717 lb-ft on 91 octane | 460 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 4,280 lb[1] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 5.1 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 2.3 s[3]Dodge-claimed | 2.6 s[2]Chevrolet-claimed · Chevrolet estimate |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 2.6 s[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2024 Z06, 40°F day |
| Quarter mile | 9.65 s @ 140 mph[3]Dodge-claimed · NHRA-certified; car comes standard with Nitto NT05R drag radials | 10.7 s @ 130 mph[4]tested by MotorWeek · 2024 model year. |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $84,995[5]2018 base MSRP · includes $1,700 gas-guzzler tax; excludes $1,095 destination | $105,000[2]2023 base MSRP · 1LZ coupe: $106,395 including $1,395 destination. |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Challenger SRT Demon is quicker to 60 mph by 0.3 s: 2.3 s vs 2.6 s (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
The Challenger SRT Demon is quicker through the quarter mile: 9.65 s vs 10.7 s (Dodge claim vs MotorWeek test).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Corvette versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 | 2023 | 1,025[6] | 1.66 s[6]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye | 2019–2023 | 797[7] | 3.4 s[7]claimed |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | 2015–2018 | 707[8] | 3.8 s[9]tested |
| Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack | 2019–2023 | 485[7] | 4.8 s[10]tested |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat (717 hp) | 2019–2023 | 717[7] | — |
| Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Jailbreak | 2022–2023 | 807[11] | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X | 2026–present | 1,250[12] | 1.89 s[13]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 2025–present | 1,064[14] | 2.3 s[14]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray | 2024–present | 655[15] | 2.5 s[14]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (2027) | 2027–present | 535[16] | 2.8 s[16]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8) | 2020–2026 | 495[17] | 2.9 s[18]claimed |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Dodge Challenger SRT Demon: launched at $84,995 (2018 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2018).
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06: launched at $105,000 (2023 base MSRP). Verified CarWhere buyers of a new Chevrolet Corvette (all trims, 9 deals) paid a median 6.2% below MSRP — see the Corvette target price.
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
Yes — the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.3 s vs 2.6 s for the 2023 Corvette Z06 (manufacturer figures), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (9.65 s vs 10.7 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon?
2.3 seconds (Dodge-claimed) for the 2018 model year, from 840 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06?
2.6 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed, Chevrolet estimate) for the 2023 model year, from 670 hp.
Which costs more new, the Challenger SRT Demon or the Corvette Z06?
At launch, the 2018 Challenger SRT Demon started at $84,995 and the 2023 Corvette Z06 at $105,000 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Specifications (PDF; served via download.do?id=18249) — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “The 2023 Corvette Z06 Starts Just Over $100K”, 2022-07-19.
- 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon Pulls the Wheels — Stellantis North America media, 2017-04-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (Track Test)”.
- Dodge Announces Pricing for 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon - Owners Can Unleash Full Power for $1 — Stellantis North America media, 2017-05-23. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- The Most Powerful Muscle Car in the World: 1,025-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 Sets New Performance Benchmarks — Stellantis North America media, 2023-03-20. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2019 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye: Possessed by the Demon — Stellantis North America media, 2018-06-28. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat: The Fastest Muscle Car Ever With A 1/4-Mile Elapsed Time of 11.2 Seconds (10.8 Seconds with Drag Radials) — Stellantis North America media, 2014-07-11. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2015 Charger/Challenger Hellcat - MotorWeek”, 2015-02-21.
- MotorWeek, “Performace Car Challenge Part I & II - MotorWeek”, 2016-03-11.
- Dodge Brand Breaks All the Rules with Jailbreak Model for 2022 Dodge Charger and Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody — Stellantis North America media, 2021-11-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2026 Corvette ZR1X Delivers Twin-Turbo AWD Hypercar Performance — GM TechLink (GM Customer Care and Aftersales technician publication), 2026-01-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2027 Corvette ZR1X | Chevrolet — Chevrolet. Accessed 2026-11-08.
- MotorWeek, “2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Can Run the Quarter in 9.6 Seconds”, 2024-12-23.
- MotorWeek, “Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Debuts with AWD Hybrid Powertrain”, 2023-01-17.
- MotorWeek, “2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Breaks 200 MPH Thanks to New LS6 V8”, 2026-07-01.
- MotorWeek, “2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - MotorWeek”.
- Motor Authority, “Here's why the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is the quickest 'Vette yet”, 2019-11-07.